via Career pages·2w ago

Staff Engineer - Linux Device Drivers/Upstream

Qualcomm

Full-timeOn-site

Location:Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaType:Full-timePosted:2w ago

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative development environment. Architect, design, and implement embedded software solutions using C and C++. Drive development and optimization of Linux device drivers, firmware modules, and system-level components. Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation. Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues across hardware and software boundaries.

Required Qualifications:

11+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, Linux device drivers, or firmware development. 10+ years of professional experience in C and C++ programming. Experience in contributing to open-source projects Demonstrated ability to upstream patches; having a few accepted patches to the Linux kernel Proven experience in leading small engineering teams and driving technical initiatives. Strong understanding of system architecture, memory management, and performance optimization.

Preferred/Bonus Skills:

Experience with RPC (Remote Procedure Call) frameworks. Familiarity with ARM SMMU (System Memory Management Unit). Knowledge of Linux DMA buffers and memory sharing mechanisms. Exposure to Accel driver frameworks or similar hardware acceleration interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.